A pot of grease caught fire inside a Slidell mobile home Thursday, leaving the structure at 2780 Eighth Street completely destroyed, according to St. Tammany Fire District No. 1 Fire Prevention Chief Chad Duffaut. Firefighters arrived on scene at 8 a.m., about four minutes after the homeowner called in the fire, Duffaut said.

The homeowner was in his bedroom watching television when he saw smoke, Duffaut said. He then noticed the fire on the kitchen stove.

The man was able to safely evacuate, and Duffaut said Acadian Ambulance paramedics evaluated him on scene.

Nineteen firefighters responded and had the blaze extinguished within 13 minutes, Duffaut said.

The American Red Cross has been contacted to provide assistance to the homeowner.